Changes: Developmental delay

Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in [[developmental disabilities]]

Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in [[developmental disabilities]]

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==See also==

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*[[Specific developmental disorder]]

[[Category:Developmental psychology]]

[[Category:Developmental psychology]]

Latest revision as of 21:24, September 23, 2012

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Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in developmental disabilities